Tag Archives: Justice Issues

Pope Francis: A heart for the struggling

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Rich Stearns in Christian Witness

Catholics around the world celebrated the election of Pope Francis last week. Today, I join my brothers and sisters in Christ by sending my prayers and congratulations....

BREAKING: Anti-trafficking bill passes Congress!

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Jesse Eaves in Advocacy

Anti-trafficking law passes Congress | World Vision Blog

Now, on to the president’s desk! Today, after more than two years of countless phone calls, frustrating roadblocks, and non-stop prayer, your voices rang through the halls of Congress. The Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act passed through the House of Representatives — only a few weeks after the same provision passed through the Senate! Now, it goes to President Obama’s desk to be signed into law....

What makes a full life?

Posted on February 1, 2013 by James Pedrick, World Vision ACT:S in Christian Witness

James Pedrick, global youth engagement manager for World Vision, discusses Live Life — a six-week campaign for youth and university/college students around the world to experience Easter and Lent in a new way....

Putting words into action

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Romanita Hairston in Our Authors

Romanita Hairston, World Vision’s vice president for U.S. programs, recently had the opportunity to attend the presidential inauguration on January 21, 2013. Today, she reflects on our nation’s future and challenges us to help children in need in the United States....